2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET stop start

0002
Front left
0003 Front right
0023 Rear right
0022 Rear left
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i You can start automatic operation when
opening and closing the front doo rwindows
and when opening the rear door windows.
To do so, briefly press or pull the switch to
beyond the point of resistance in the
relevant direction .You can stop automatic
operation by pressing or pulling again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
i When the override feature for the side
windows is activated (Y page 68), the side
windows cannot be operated from the rear. Opening and closing all side windows
(Cabriolet)
Using the switch on the center console G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch down to open the
side window again.
You can use the switch on the center console
to close all side windows simultaneously.
X Open the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover. X
To open all side windows: press
switch 0002to the point of resistance.
X To open all side windows fully: press
switch 0002beyond the point of resistance.
X To close all side windows: pull
switch 0002.
Using the SmartKey G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again.
You can use the SmartKey to open or close
all side windows simultaneously.
X Close the soft top (Y page 100).
X Open the trunk partition (Y page 106). Side windows
95Opening and closing Z

If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h), the opening procedure
is stopped. The Open/Close Convertible Top Completely message
appears in the multifunctio ndisplay. In
order to close the soft top fully, reduce your
speed again to below 25 mph (40 km/h)
and press the soft-top switch again. Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side
windows .There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
Opening and closing The SmartKey must be near the door handle.
X To open: press and hold the 000Ebutton
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction
display. The seat ventilation is switched on.
The rear side windows open.
X To close: press and hold the 000Dbutton
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction
display. The soft top and the side windows
close. Closing the soft top manually
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Closing the soft top manually is a complex,
technically challenging procedure which can
also be physically demanding. You or others
can become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Where possible, have the soft top closed
manually at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
R is the trunk partition engaged
(Y page 106)?
R are the head restraints on the rear bench
seats extended?
R is the trunk lid closed?
R is the on-board voltage sufficient?
Start the engine if necessary.
If automatic operation still does not work, the
soft top can be closed manually.
To carry out this work, you will need the
assistance of another person.
Closing the soft top X
Apply the parking brake.
X Open the side windows.
X Lower the head restraints automatically
(Y page 119) or manually (Y page 119).
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Open the trunk.
X Take the two straps out of the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 328).
X Take the hex-socket wrench out of the
Operator's Manual wallet and keep it with
you. Soft top (Cabriolet)
101Opening and closing Z

G
WARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
! The weather can change abruptly .Itcould
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be
damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises. Reversing feature for the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
In the following section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped. Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Overhead control panel
0002
To raise
0003 To open
0023 To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open. Sliding sunroof (Coupe)
111Opening and closing Z

X
To open and close: turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0002switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. Yo ucan stop
automatic operatio nby operating the
switch again. Operating the roller sunblind for the
panoram
aroof with power tilt/sliding
panel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing th eroller sunblind,
parts of the body could be trapped between
the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The roller sunblind can only be
opened and closed when the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblind is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during
the closing process, the roller sunblind opens
again automatically. The automatic reversing
feature is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness to the roller sunblind
while it is closing. G
WARNING
The reversing feature especially does not
react to soft, light and thin objects such as
small fingers. This means that the reversing
feature cannot prevent someone being
trapped in these situations. There is a risk of
injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
Opening and closing Overhead control panel
0002
Opening
0003 Opening
0023 Closing
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press or pull the 0002switch
beyond the point of resistance, an
automatic opening/closing process is
started in the corresponding direction .You
can stop automatic operation by pressing
or pulling again. 112
Sliding sunroof (Coupe)Opening and closing

Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R the driver's door is closed
R with KEYLESS-GO: you press the Start/
Stop button once on vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO
or
R with the SmartKey: you insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the settingw ith the memory
function (Y page 130).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer.
(Y page 246) Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0002
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat ,head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. Mirrors
127Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement.T
he wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
or
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers
fail completely. The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 146
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

0014
Switches the rea rwindow defroster on/off (Y page 157)
0015 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 152)
0016 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 155)
0017 Sets the air distribution (Y page 155)
0018 Sets the airflow (Y page 156)
001A Sets the temperature, left (Y page 155)
001B Display Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dual-
zone automatic climate control.
R
Activate climate control using the 0004and
0005 buttons .The indicator lamps above
the 0004 and0005 buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well. The
indicator lamp above the 0003button goes
out.
R Vehicles with COMAND: if you change the
settings of the climate control system, the
climate status display appears for
approximately three seconds at the bottom
of the screen in the COMAND display. See
also the separate COMAND operating
instructions. You will see the current
settings of the various climate control
functions. ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full
climate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y
page 170). 150
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Information abou
tusing 3-zone
automatic climate control
Automatic climate control The 3-zone automatic climate control is only
available on vehicles for Canada.
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0004and
0005 buttons. The indicato rlamps above
the 0004 and0005 buttons light up.
R In automatic mode, you can also use the
000C button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasan toutside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on th edriver's side
for the front-passenge rside and the rear
compartmen tas well.T he indicator lamp
above the 0003button goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched
off.
R Vehicles with COMAND: if you change the
settings of the climate control system, the
climate status display appears for
approximately three seconds at the bottom
of the screen in the COMAND display. See
also the separate COMAND operating
instructions. You will see the current
settings of the various climate control
functions. ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full
climate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y
page 170). Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
i
Activate climate control primarily using
the 0004 button (Y page 154).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 165).
X To switch on: press the0004button on
the control panel for the climate control.
The indicator lamp above the 0004button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set
to automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp above the 000Cbutton
goes out. The previously selected settings
are restored.
X To switch off: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp above the 000Cbutton
lights up. 152
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control